
Drafter Designer - Fire Protection
- Butler, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Title: Drafter Designer – Fire Protection
Location: Butler, WIA Career with PurposeImagine the sense of pride you will feel each day in knowing that your design contributions made a difference by keeping lives and property safe! While other companies offer a “line” of fire protection products and services, fire protection is our passion and our only focus. You won’t find a more dedicated team of industry professionals to work and grow with.Establish your purpose-driven career as a Drafter Designer with Blair Fire Protection, where the entire team is vested in customer success.What You’ll Be DoingOur Drafter Designers develop, review, and evaluate fire sprinkler design drawings utilizing computer-assisted drafting (AutoCAD) equipment. In this role, you’ll perform in-office design and collaborate with project managers and field technicians to ensure project success. Responsibilities include:
- Become knowledgeable in fire codes to assist the sales and field technical teams.
- Compile material lists, and submittal packages for design projects.
- Perform hydraulic calculations following the specifications for each job.
- Conduct on-site field surveys at current and potential project sites.
- Ensure a code-compliant fire sprinkler system is designed by collaborating with general contractors, architects, engineers, and plan reviewers at construction sites.
- Communicate with all internal and external project stakeholders throughout construction to ensure an efficient and productive installation.
- Participate in professional development activities and earn certifications such as NICET and WI Designer Stamp.
- Contribute by mentoring less experienced Drafter Designers as you continue to grow your skills.
- An associate degree or currently enrolled in a program in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or mechanical design-related field is preferred.
- Previous Fire Protection or Construction industry experience is a plus, but not required.
- AutoCAD / Drafting experience is required.
- 3-D modeling experience in programs such as Navisworks, Revit, or similar programs is desired.
- AutoSprink by M.E.P. CAD, BIM modeling experience is a plus, but not required. We train those eager to learn!
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.
- Motivation for continuous learning to keep abreast of fire protection industry trends and technology.